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IRAQ: Urgent Iranian mediation to heal rift among PMU leaders
Saturday 24, 2019 01:00
Baghdad - Dr. Hamid Abdullah:
Tehran has urgently summoned the head of the Popular Mobilization Commission Faleh al-Fayyad and the head of the office of Prime Minister Abu Mujahid al-Hashemi in an effort described as "to bridge the gap between the deputy head of the crowd and Iran's powerful man in Iraq, Abu Mahdi al-Mohandes, and the head of the body Faleh al-Fayyad.
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - A private plane took Fayyad and al-Hashemi to Tehran on Tuesday, prompting Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi, whose relationship with the Hashd appeared more moral than a Supreme Commander of the armed forces with factions linked to those forces and ordering their orders, security and political sources in Baghdad said.
The sources pointed out that Fayyad, in coordination with Abdul Mahdi, acquitted the Popular Mobilization of statements attributed to the engineer accused the United States explicitly targeting the headquarters of the Popular Mobilization.
Fayyad, who serves as national security adviser, wanted to keep Abdul Mahdi's government from any repercussions of statements by faction leaders linked to Iran, and to show the prime minister as an ally of Washington and a friend of Tehran at the same time!
Based on the engineer's anti-Washington remarks, warnings were issued in Baghdad that the US embassy would be targeted by armed factions linked to Iran.
"The accusation of the United States of bombing the headquarters of the Popular Mobilization was urgent and is not based on facts or evidence," Kamel al-Ghurery, secretary general of the Iraqi Party, said.
He warned of a plan to target the US embassy by armed factions, noting that exposure to the US embassy will have catastrophic consequences for the Iraqi government.
His remarks followed statements by a deputy close to the leaders of the Shiite factions that included an explicit threat to target the US embassy.
Hassan Salem, a member of the Asaib Ahl al-Haq (Sadeghon) bloc, said the US embassy had an Israeli security cell planning to hit the Hashd headquarters by drones.
The deputy close to Iran hinted that the hypothesis of exposure to the US embassy is not excluded, prompting the three presidencies (Republic, ministers and parliament) to convene an emergency meeting to discuss the appropriate position on exposure to the crowd camps by a still unknown to the Iraqi government and its security services.
Maliki threatens to turn Iraq into an international war arena with the participation of Iran
Baghdad is arming its defenses and summons the US charge d'affaires
Date posted: 24/08/2019
The Iraqi Foreign Ministry announced yesterday evening the recall of Charge d'Affaires at the US Embassy in Baghdad, Brian McViters. Foreign Minister Mohammed Ali al-Hakim said that Iraq and its government put all diplomatic and legal options at the top of its priorities to prevent any external interference in its internal affairs, and to safeguard the security and sovereignty of Iraq and its people.
The National Security Council gave the green light to the Iraqi Ministry of Defense to arm the air defense command commensurate with the current and future situation, and stressed the implementation of the decision to cancel the approvals of aviation in Iraqi airspace, in addition to the transfer of weapons and equipment to secure storage places outside the cities, while the head of «a coalition of state Law »Nuri al-Maliki, who turned Iraq into a battleground for more than one country, including Iran and« Israel », and threatened to retaliate in the event of proven involvement of« Israel »bombing operations.
A statement by the Information Department in the Iraqi government that the National Security Council held its regular meeting chaired by Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief Adel Abdul Mahdi, and discussed «the Ministry of Defense to develop appropriate plans and procedures to arm the air defense command commensurate with the current and future situation». The Council considered that «all military formations, including the Popular Mobilization had a major role in the fight against terrorism and the liberation of Iraqi land and cities from terrorism, and that the government is responsible for its protection». The Council also stressed the need to follow up on its decision at the fifth security assessment session regarding the cancellation of approvals for the flight of all types of flight in Iraqi airspace except with the approval of the commander in chief of the armed forces, or whoever duly authorizes him, and to take measures and steps to transfer weapons and materiel to secure storage places outside cities. According to the statement, the Cabinet approved «the Ministry of Defense to conclude a memorandum of military understanding with its counterpart Lebanese Ministry of Defense»
On the other hand, the director of Maliki's office, in a tweet posted on «Twitter», quoting the head of the coalition of state law: «If (Israel) continues to target Iraq, Iraq will be a battleground involving more than one country, including Iran». Al-Maliki explained that the security of the regional region, of which Iraq is the main focus, is a common security, and the protection of the responsibility of all countries, adding that if proven to target «Israel» to the sovereignty of Iraq, it would endanger the security of the region and will confuse the cards.
Meanwhile, Nineveh police chief Maj. Gen. Hamad Namis al-Jubouri said in a statement that the Mosul Crime Bureau had arrested two wanted men based on accurate intelligence. New security operations, on the island of urban to pursue the remnants (Daesh) in the island.
The National Security Council gave the green light to the Iraqi Ministry of Defense to arm the air defense command commensurate with the current and future situation, and stressed the implementation of the decision to cancel the approvals of aviation in Iraqi airspace, in addition to the transfer of weapons and equipment to secure storage places outside the cities, while the head of «a coalition of state Law »Nuri al-Maliki, who turned Iraq into a battleground for more than one country, including Iran and« Israel », and threatened to retaliate in the event of proven involvement of« Israel »bombing operations.
A statement by the Information Department in the Iraqi government that the National Security Council held its regular meeting chaired by Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief Adel Abdul Mahdi, and discussed «the Ministry of Defense to develop appropriate plans and procedures to arm the air defense command commensurate with the current and future situation». The Council considered that «all military formations, including the Popular Mobilization had a major role in the fight against terrorism and the liberation of Iraqi land and cities from terrorism, and that the government is responsible for its protection». The Council also stressed the need to follow up on its decision at the fifth security assessment session regarding the cancellation of approvals for the flight of all types of flight in Iraqi airspace except with the approval of the commander in chief of the armed forces, or whoever duly authorizes him, and to take measures and steps to transfer weapons and materiel to secure storage places outside cities. According to the statement, the Cabinet approved «the Ministry of Defense to conclude a memorandum of military understanding with its counterpart Lebanese Ministry of Defense»
On the other hand, the director of Maliki's office, in a tweet posted on «Twitter», quoting the head of the coalition of state law: «If (Israel) continues to target Iraq, Iraq will be a battleground involving more than one country, including Iran». Al-Maliki explained that the security of the regional region, of which Iraq is the main focus, is a common security, and the protection of the responsibility of all countries, adding that if proven to target «Israel» to the sovereignty of Iraq, it would endanger the security of the region and will confuse the cards.
Meanwhile, Nineveh police chief Maj. Gen. Hamad Namis al-Jubouri said in a statement that the Mosul Crime Bureau had arrested two wanted men based on accurate intelligence. New security operations, on the island of urban to pursue the remnants (Daesh) in the island.
Kurds in the capital city of Erbil celebrate the establishment of the Kurdistan Democratic Party
2019/08/24 16:42:41
The Organization of "Bishtkow" for the Kurds Faili and Kurds outside the region, based in the city of Arbil, capital of the Kurdistan region on Friday, a seminar to mark the 73rd anniversary of the founding of the Kurdistan Democratic Party.
Amid the presence of a group of members of the organization and academic, cultural and social figures, the symposium was opened by the organization's official Ahmed Ezzedine Kalhoury with a speech in which he touched on the establishment of the party and its history and struggle and the role of the Faili Kurds in it.
In this context, the academic professor Khalil Ismail presented a historical research under the title (Kurds Failion and the history of the Kurdistan Democratic Party).
Among the events in the symposium were honoring one of the leading leaders and former member of the Central Committee in the Kurdistan Democratic Party, Professor Yadallah Karim Filly, with the organization's shield, as well as honoring Professor Khalil Ismail with the same shield.
Iraqis demand closure of border with Iran
8-24- 2019
The repercussions of beating an Iraqi woman at the Iranian airport in Mashhad continue to interact, amid demands to hold the Iranian officer accountable and the Iraqi government to take a clear and decisive position.
In this context, Abdullah Ajeel al-Yawar Sheikh Sheikh Shammar on Friday called for closing the border in the face of Iran.
In turn, Iraqi Foreign Ministry spokesman Ahmed Al-Sahaf said that the ministry is following with great interest the issue of Iraqi citizenship, which was severely beaten at the Iranian airport in Mashhad by an officer working at the airport.
In addition, the head of the parliamentary health and environment committee Qutaiba al-Jubouri demanded the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to hand over the Iranian ambassador in Baghdad strongly protested over the attack by an Iranian officer on an Iraqi woman at an Iranian airport.
Al-Jubouri said in a statement: "With regret and pain, we saw pictures of the Iraqi mother who was assaulted by a light-hearted, petty person at one of the airports of neighboring Iran. Whatever the cause of this attack, we cannot pass without making sure that this denial has been punished and received a just penalty. .
He added: «We do not look at this Iraqi lady as Najaf or Basra or Salah al-Din or Erbil, she is in our eyes or an Iraqi honor and accept the dust on which she walks, and even if apologized by the aide of the Iranian consul in the province of Najaf, there is a general right that we will not compromise To make sure that the vicious criminal who attacked her has received the punishment he deserves, the case is not so easy, so fear the anger of Iraqis from Zakho to Basra ».
It is noteworthy that the incident caused a sensation on the sites of communication among Iraqis, and began when an Iranian officer with the rank of first lieutenant beat a woman fifty Iraqi from the city of Najaf on 18/8/2019.
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Maliki threatens to turn Iraq into an international war arena with the participation of Iran
Baghdad is arming its defenses and summons the US charge d'affaires
Date posted: 24/08/2019
The Iranian Consulate in Najaf apologizes to the Iraqi citizen who was attacked in Mashhad airport
August 24, 2019 - 11:55 pm
Najaf / Step Press
The Iranian Consulate on Thursday formally apologized to the woman who was assaulted at Mashhad International Airport, while Deputy Governor of Najaf Hashim Al-Karawi called for compensation, both material and moral.
Al-Karaawi told the Iraqi News Agency: "The Iranian consulate today made its official apology."
A statement from Karawawi's office received a copy of the move, saying that “the first deputy governor of Najaf, accompanied by an assistant to the Iranian consul, an assistant director of Najaf police, the director of anti-crime, the director of the airport administration and a group of media and urban activists came to the house of the woman who was attacked at Mashhad airport. International. ”
He added that "the Iranian consul's official apology to the citizen who was assaulted at Mashhad International Airport," noting that "what happened in the holy airport of Mashhad by a member of the security services is not representative of the opinion of the Iranian government and its friendly people, but it is a personal erroneous and thoughtless." .
He added that "the relationship between the Iraqi government and the Iranian government and their people is a strong and strong relationship and is not affected by any personal and unprecedented behavior of some individuals working in some Iranian government institutions."
Al-Karaawi called on the Iranian consulate “to conduct a quick investigation of this behavior and take legal procedures against the violators.
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The State Department summoned the US Chargé d'affaires and asked him to commit to implementing the Strategic Partnership Agreement
Release date:: 2019/8/24
BAGHDAD: Foreign Minister Mohammed Ali al-Hakim has summoned the charge d'affaires at the US embassy in Baghdad, Brian McFitters, for the absence of the US ambassador to Iraq.
A statement of the Iraqi Foreign Ministry received a copy of the agency (Euphrates News) that "in the meeting reviewed the progress of bilateral relations between Baghdad and Washington, and ways to strengthen them to serve the interests of the two countries, and discussed the latest developments on the Iraqi and regional arena, in addition to issues related to intelligence and military cooperation and fighting terrorism Under the priorities of Iraq and the vision of the Commander in Chief of the Iraqi Armed Forces. "
Minister Hakim stressed that "Iraq is committed to the principle of good-neighborliness with its neighbors and to preserve the security of Iraq and the region, and that Iraq is not an arena for conflict and disagreement, but for construction and development, and in this context, Minister Hakim urged the US side to commit to the implementation of the terms of the strategic partnership agreement with Iraq in the security and economic aspects This will enhance the joint cooperation between the two countries in various sectors. "
"It is clear that Iraq and its government put all diplomatic and legal options at the forefront of its priorities to prevent any external interference in its internal affairs and to safeguard the security and sovereignty of Iraq and its people."
Minister Hakim stressed that "Iraq is committed to the principle of good-neighborliness with its neighbors and to preserve the security of Iraq and the region, and that Iraq is not an arena for conflict and disagreement, but for construction and development, and in this context, Minister Hakim urged the US side to commit to the implementation of the terms of the strategic partnership agreement with Iraq in the security and economic aspects This will enhance the joint cooperation between the two countries in various sectors. "
"It is clear that Iraq and its government put all diplomatic and legal options at the forefront of its priorities to prevent any external interference in its internal affairs and to safeguard the security and sovereignty of Iraq and its people."
US aggression on the "crowd": Iraq towards confrontation?
Saturday 24 August 2019
Tel Aviv continues to hint at being behind the targeting of Hashd headquarters (AFP)
Tel Aviv continues to hint that it is responsible for targeting the four headquarters of the Popular Mobilization, and Washington's refusal to take responsibility, in return for Tehran's standing with the Iraqi government while recommending threats to its allies to the United States and its military deployment in Iraq. Rafidain », the impact of the US-Iranian clash. So far, it seems, there is a division of roles that governs official performance against recent developments. It is noteworthy that Baghdad has sent signals that it will reap the fruit of the latest clash by seeking to develop its defense capabilities, which in practice means the possibility of breaking the collar of the US 'goods'.
The US-Iranian clash in the region is pushing the Iraqi scene into more complexity, and the systematic targeting of Hashd headquarters since last July is a translation. The tools this time are not traditional, and facing them will not be. There are those who say that the government headed by Adel Abdul-Mahdi is in a state of confusion, while others argue that the contradiction of the government discourse is intentional and coordinated between the government and the Hashd leadership on the basis of bilateral diplomacy and the field. According to this latest opinion, there is an exchange of roles in coordination with the decision-making circles in Tehran, which would unravel the mystery of the "data war" between the head of the Hashd, Faleh al-Fayyad, and his deputy, Abu Mahdi al-Mohandes.
The first called in a diplomatic statement to abide by the Prime Minister's decision, while the second blamed the United States for what happened and is happening, but both men acknowledged that the four incidents were not accidental, and they also agreed on the mechanism to address them, which means that the difference is only in accusing Washington or not. Thus, the engineer's statement would have "embarrassed" the government, so the latter preferred to "ignore" those responsible for the targeting. This position is understood by the decision-making circles in Tehran, and even behind Baghdad in any decision it takes, according to informed sources who spoke to the "news", but at the same time will not hesitate, through its allies, to send strong messages to Washington.
The meeting of the three presidencies the day before yesterday called for «investigation and study of all data and information on what was exposed to these stores», stressing «taking into account the sovereignty, security and independence of Iraq, and reject the policy of axes and settling accounts», and «distancing the country from being a springboard to attack any Neighboring countries and the region, or even a proxy war, "refusing to" try any regional or international party dragged Iraq into war and conflicts. " A cool official speech quickly recorded a shift yesterday with the announcement of Abdul Mahdi, following the meeting of the National Security Council, to continue to implement the resolution on linking the flight of all types of aviation in Iraqi airspace with his consent exclusively or authorized him, and the Ministry of Defense to draw up appropriate plans and procedures to arm the leadership Air defense, commensurate with the current and future situation. Abdul Mahdi's approach is to meet the current challenge of developing Iraqi capabilities, ultimately in harmony with the equation drawn by the engineer, at a time when talks are reportedly underway to equip the Hashd with an effective air-quality weapon. The question arises: Will Washington accept to arm Iraqi forces? Those in the Iraqi military are certain that the United States will prevent this. They are convinced that Americans are supplying / selling an apparently sophisticated weapon, but hollow from within, as well as breaching ammunition and maintenance contracts. The Americans, according to the sources, "are selling us scrap ... something that will push us to go to Russia and China, and discuss this with them."
While Iraqi political forces are divided in describing what has happened, the apparent US-Israeli engagement with the situation also looks similar. Washington publicly refuses to take responsibility for the strikes, while Tel Aviv continues to hint that it is behind them. In reality, however, Israel can carry out such strikes in an "American court" only in coordination with the United States at a minimum, if not at its request. If that scenario is true, it is clear that the Americans are resorting to it very cautiously, as they say, according to Iraqi sources «do not want to escape the arena, and are keen to control it, because they are the most affected», adding that «20,000 US troops under the range of factions missiles, and this is something "It is very worrying for the Americans. That estimate is supported by yesterday's reported resentment of a "senior Israeli official attributed to Israel" attributed to Iraq, and described Tel Aviv's actions as "cross-border ... and may result in the withdrawal of the US military from the country."
Two scenarios are on the table
So there are two possible scenarios in Iraq today: confrontation or deal. Regarding the former, a banner appeared yesterday remarks by former Prime Minister, Nuri al-Maliki, who saw that "the stabilization of Israel's role in targeting the sovereignty of Iraq exposes him to danger and confusion of papers," stressing that "Iraq will respond by force if proven involvement in the bombings," adding that This will make Iraq a battleground involving more than one country, including Iran. Maliki's diagnosis coincided with the issuance of the religious authority, Kazem al-Haeri, a fatwa prohibiting "the maintenance of any US military force and the like, and under any title," calling on the armed forces to continue "legitimate and legitimate defense of the egg of Islam, and the sanctities and dignity of the country ... The only option "It is resistance and defense."
This fatwa, binding on its "imitators" as a reference to a number of resistance factions, leads to the question of the position of the "supreme religious authority" (Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani), which has not yet commented on what has happened, amid speculation that it will support the state's choice and decision. While the «news» information that after the statement of the engineer, and statements by the Secretary-General of the «Movement of Asaib Ahl al-Haq» Qais al-Hazali and «battalions of Hezbollah», there are serious preparations by the resistance factions to engage in any confrontation may be imposed on them in the next stage. But the drums of the confrontation still ring the tunes of another serious talk (and here is the second scenario) of a possible negotiation between the Americans and the Iranians, according to sources working in the office of Abdul-Mahdi, and what is currently going on “is nothing but biting fingers… and a test of their patience”. The context of security operations would either push into confrontation, or open a settlement.
The first called in a diplomatic statement to abide by the Prime Minister's decision, while the second blamed the United States for what happened and is happening, but both men acknowledged that the four incidents were not accidental, and they also agreed on the mechanism to address them, which means that the difference is only in accusing Washington or not. Thus, the engineer's statement would have "embarrassed" the government, so the latter preferred to "ignore" those responsible for the targeting. This position is understood by the decision-making circles in Tehran, and even behind Baghdad in any decision it takes, according to informed sources who spoke to the "news", but at the same time will not hesitate, through its allies, to send strong messages to Washington.
The meeting of the three presidencies the day before yesterday called for «investigation and study of all data and information on what was exposed to these stores», stressing «taking into account the sovereignty, security and independence of Iraq, and reject the policy of axes and settling accounts», and «distancing the country from being a springboard to attack any Neighboring countries and the region, or even a proxy war, "refusing to" try any regional or international party dragged Iraq into war and conflicts. " A cool official speech quickly recorded a shift yesterday with the announcement of Abdul Mahdi, following the meeting of the National Security Council, to continue to implement the resolution on linking the flight of all types of aviation in Iraqi airspace with his consent exclusively or authorized him, and the Ministry of Defense to draw up appropriate plans and procedures to arm the leadership Air defense, commensurate with the current and future situation. Abdul Mahdi's approach is to meet the current challenge of developing Iraqi capabilities, ultimately in harmony with the equation drawn by the engineer, at a time when talks are reportedly underway to equip the Hashd with an effective air-quality weapon. The question arises: Will Washington accept to arm Iraqi forces? Those in the Iraqi military are certain that the United States will prevent this. They are convinced that Americans are supplying / selling an apparently sophisticated weapon, but hollow from within, as well as breaching ammunition and maintenance contracts. The Americans, according to the sources, "are selling us scrap ... something that will push us to go to Russia and China, and discuss this with them."
While Iraqi political forces are divided in describing what has happened, the apparent US-Israeli engagement with the situation also looks similar. Washington publicly refuses to take responsibility for the strikes, while Tel Aviv continues to hint that it is behind them. In reality, however, Israel can carry out such strikes in an "American court" only in coordination with the United States at a minimum, if not at its request. If that scenario is true, it is clear that the Americans are resorting to it very cautiously, as they say, according to Iraqi sources «do not want to escape the arena, and are keen to control it, because they are the most affected», adding that «20,000 US troops under the range of factions missiles, and this is something "It is very worrying for the Americans. That estimate is supported by yesterday's reported resentment of a "senior Israeli official attributed to Israel" attributed to Iraq, and described Tel Aviv's actions as "cross-border ... and may result in the withdrawal of the US military from the country."
Two scenarios are on the table
So there are two possible scenarios in Iraq today: confrontation or deal. Regarding the former, a banner appeared yesterday remarks by former Prime Minister, Nuri al-Maliki, who saw that "the stabilization of Israel's role in targeting the sovereignty of Iraq exposes him to danger and confusion of papers," stressing that "Iraq will respond by force if proven involvement in the bombings," adding that This will make Iraq a battleground involving more than one country, including Iran. Maliki's diagnosis coincided with the issuance of the religious authority, Kazem al-Haeri, a fatwa prohibiting "the maintenance of any US military force and the like, and under any title," calling on the armed forces to continue "legitimate and legitimate defense of the egg of Islam, and the sanctities and dignity of the country ... The only option "It is resistance and defense."
This fatwa, binding on its "imitators" as a reference to a number of resistance factions, leads to the question of the position of the "supreme religious authority" (Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani), which has not yet commented on what has happened, amid speculation that it will support the state's choice and decision. While the «news» information that after the statement of the engineer, and statements by the Secretary-General of the «Movement of Asaib Ahl al-Haq» Qais al-Hazali and «battalions of Hezbollah», there are serious preparations by the resistance factions to engage in any confrontation may be imposed on them in the next stage. But the drums of the confrontation still ring the tunes of another serious talk (and here is the second scenario) of a possible negotiation between the Americans and the Iranians, according to sources working in the office of Abdul-Mahdi, and what is currently going on “is nothing but biting fingers… and a test of their patience”. The context of security operations would either push into confrontation, or open a settlement.
Iraqi Asylum Seekers Arrested on Group Rape Case in Germany
ERBIL- A group of Iraqi asylum seekers in Germany has been arrested over sexual abuse of a teenage girl in the country.According to a report by German newspaper Bild, three Iraqi asylum seekers had raped a 16-year-old Syrian girl, for which, a German court has sentenced the trio to certain periods of time in jail.
The report explained that the Syrian girl was deceived by one of her friends, who was identified as Nada, over an older issue between the two Syrian asylum seekers.Nada had invited the 16-year-old girl to a house where three men were waiting for her, the report added, pointing out that they had raped her in a row.
The three Iraqi nationals were identified as Ahmed, 26, Hussein, 21, and Mustafa, 20.Nada, who was seeking revenge on her friend, is said to have even filmed the rape.However, the court has sentenced Nada to four, Hussein to five years and six months, Mustafa to four, and Ahmed to four years and four months in jail.
IS Hideout Seized in Kirkuk
ERBIL - The Iraqi Federal Police said in a statement on Friday that it had seized a hideout belonging to the Islamic State (IS) in the disputed Kurdish province of Kirkuk.
According to the statement, a copy of which was shared with BasNews, the hideout was used by the jihadists as a factory for making bombs.The forces also discovered 58 mortar rounds, the press release added.
A number of other explosive devices were also found in the hideout.The federal police has lately launched an operation in the villages of Mama, Daraman, and Qushqaya in Kirkuk province.
Iraq The Hashd targets a drone
Friday 23 August 2019
Hours after the PMF's positions (president and deputy) and its assertion that the targeting of its four headquarters was "not accidental," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continues to publicly suggest that he does not give "immunity to Iran anywhere.
Despite the refusal of the head of the Commission, Faleh Fayyad, to hold anyone responsible for what happened, and accusing his deputy Abu Mahdi al-Mohandes, the United States and Israel to do so, it was remarkable denial of the Pentagon spokesman, Sean Robertson, any relationship to Washington's explosions in the warehouses and ammunition stores Al-Hashd, which is near the Balad air base in Salah al-Din province, north of Baghdad, a few days ago.
The “confusion” that has emerged in the “crowd” position reflects the extent to which the federal government has “lost” its attitude. "Accusation" rejected by those close to Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi, who has previously canceled all approvals for aviation in Iraqi airspace (reconnaissance, armed reconnaissance, fighter planes, helicopters, drones of all kinds) to all Iraqi and non-Iraqi parties, Only approvals by him or his duly authorized persons shall be deemed to be considered, with regard to any other air traffic being hostile and shall be dealt with immediately by the air defenses. With this decision, according to those close to the Prime Minister, the latter was keen to find a "way out" of the crisis in a way that does not anger anyone as the statement of the engineer, which caused great concern to the Americans.
The “confusion” that has emerged in the “crowd” position reflects the extent to which the federal government has “lost” its attitude. "Accusation" rejected by those close to Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi, who has previously canceled all approvals for aviation in Iraqi airspace (reconnaissance, armed reconnaissance, fighter planes, helicopters, drones of all kinds) to all Iraqi and non-Iraqi parties, Only approvals by him or his duly authorized persons shall be deemed to be considered, with regard to any other air traffic being hostile and shall be dealt with immediately by the air defenses. With this decision, according to those close to the Prime Minister, the latter was keen to find a "way out" of the crisis in a way that does not anger anyone as the statement of the engineer, which caused great concern to the Americans.
The Hezbollah Brigades blamed Washington for targeting military positions
Although the "severity" of positions varies, their content is "one", according to the same sources. The engineer, while holding Washington responsible for what is happening, but his "equation" was "to consider any foreign aircraft flying over our headquarters without the knowledge of the government, hostile aviation," and to indicate that dealing with it would be in this sense, ie, "use all methods of deterrence to prevent attack on our headquarters." ». An approach reluctantly accepted by the latter's sources, as a "commitment" to the directives of the commander-in-chief, and to prevent a repeat of the "scandal" of data the day before yesterday, which saw "settling accounts" between the two men.
Yesterday, the first "deterrence equations" were translated. «Hashd» announces the targeting of reconnaissance aircraft flying over the headquarters of «Brigade 12» in the Baghdad belt. The brigade's air defenses were not able to overthrow them, nor were they able to determine their exact type. Field sources, confirmed to Al-Akhbar that the unknown plane is a pilot, flew several times over the headquarters of the brigade, and after opening fire on it was forced to withdraw. It is noteworthy that the «Brigade 12» is the brigade «Movement of the Negev», one of the Iraqi resistance factions, which leads to the question of the reason for the flight of similar aircraft over the headquarters of brigades calculated on the resistance factions. The 40th Brigade, which was recently targeted at Balad Air Force Base, belongs to the Imam Ali Brigades, led by Shibl al-Zaidi, listed on US sanctions regulations. The Falcon Camp, which targeted the first day of Eid al-Adha, contains a brigade of the Brigades of Sayyid al-Shuhada, led by Abu Walaa al-Wali, one of the prominent figures in the resistance factions. The Abu Muntadhar al-Mohammadawi camp in Diyala, which was targeted late last month, is a follower of the Badr Organization led by Hadi al-Amiri.
These targeted brigades of specific affiliation and political position would acknowledge the answer that an American movement, some of which are Israeli, targets the structure of the Iraqi resistance and its factions, specifically those who are considered allies of Tehran. », Which blamed the United States for the targeting of Iraqi military sites. The statement stressed that «any new targeting of any Iraqi site will be the result of a harsh and decisive response». He went on to address the Americans by saying that "the forts will not protect you, they are all within the range of our missiles ... If the confrontation begins, it will not end unless you get out of the region once and for all."
Between the conflicting «sharpness» statements, and the confirmation of some parties to translate the «say» Iraqi actions, the question remains how serious «crowd», and behind the political establishment, in creating a deterrent to these violations.
Although the "severity" of positions varies, their content is "one", according to the same sources. The engineer, while holding Washington responsible for what is happening, but his "equation" was "to consider any foreign aircraft flying over our headquarters without the knowledge of the government, hostile aviation," and to indicate that dealing with it would be in this sense, ie, "use all methods of deterrence to prevent attack on our headquarters." ». An approach reluctantly accepted by the latter's sources, as a "commitment" to the directives of the commander-in-chief, and to prevent a repeat of the "scandal" of data the day before yesterday, which saw "settling accounts" between the two men.
Yesterday, the first "deterrence equations" were translated. «Hashd» announces the targeting of reconnaissance aircraft flying over the headquarters of «Brigade 12» in the Baghdad belt. The brigade's air defenses were not able to overthrow them, nor were they able to determine their exact type. Field sources, confirmed to Al-Akhbar that the unknown plane is a pilot, flew several times over the headquarters of the brigade, and after opening fire on it was forced to withdraw. It is noteworthy that the «Brigade 12» is the brigade «Movement of the Negev», one of the Iraqi resistance factions, which leads to the question of the reason for the flight of similar aircraft over the headquarters of brigades calculated on the resistance factions. The 40th Brigade, which was recently targeted at Balad Air Force Base, belongs to the Imam Ali Brigades, led by Shibl al-Zaidi, listed on US sanctions regulations. The Falcon Camp, which targeted the first day of Eid al-Adha, contains a brigade of the Brigades of Sayyid al-Shuhada, led by Abu Walaa al-Wali, one of the prominent figures in the resistance factions. The Abu Muntadhar al-Mohammadawi camp in Diyala, which was targeted late last month, is a follower of the Badr Organization led by Hadi al-Amiri.
These targeted brigades of specific affiliation and political position would acknowledge the answer that an American movement, some of which are Israeli, targets the structure of the Iraqi resistance and its factions, specifically those who are considered allies of Tehran. », Which blamed the United States for the targeting of Iraqi military sites. The statement stressed that «any new targeting of any Iraqi site will be the result of a harsh and decisive response». He went on to address the Americans by saying that "the forts will not protect you, they are all within the range of our missiles ... If the confrontation begins, it will not end unless you get out of the region once and for all."
Between the conflicting «sharpness» statements, and the confirmation of some parties to translate the «say» Iraqi actions, the question remains how serious «crowd», and behind the political establishment, in creating a deterrent to these violations.
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Bitcoin Demand is Driven by Central Banks Devaluing Their CurrenciesThe demand for bitcoin has certainly been tangible over the past few months. Even with a correction of around 30% the digital asset is still up over 160% this year. That growth could have been spurred by central banks devaluing their own currencies as economic skies darken. Big Banks Boosting Bitcoin Demand and fervor for bitcoin is most prevalent in Asia. Trading on markets during the Asian time zone has dictated the mood for the rest of the day elsewhere on countless occasions. China is one of
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Three Reasons Why Bitcoin Price is Back Under $10K... Again BitcoinThe early week’s run-up in the bitcoin price has continued to run out of breath as BTC dips back under five figures. The BTC/USD instrument settled a session low of $9,841.59 at around 16:05 UTC today, establish its five-day low. The pair moved downwards despite having full-backing of strong fundamentals. Late last week, Intercontinental Exchange’s cryptocurrency arm, Bakkt, announced that it had received regulatory approval to launch its bitcoin futures contracts. The platform even finalized
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Bitcoin Selloff Stalls at Historical Price Support Near $10KBitcoin's defense of the 100-day price average and a bullish RSI divergence on the hourly chart call for a minor price bounce to $10,300.
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In Palestine, Civilians Are Using Bitcoin More Than HamasTerrorists are using bitcoin, but they aren't the only ones. Here's the real story about bitcoin usage in Palestine.
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US Treasury Blacklists Bitcoin, Litecoin Addresses of Chinese 'Drug Kingpins'The U.S. Treasury's OFAC has put bitcoin and litecoin addresses of three Chinese nationals on its sanctions list, the second time the agency has blacklisted crypto wallets.
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CURRENCIES
USD Devaluation - A Logical, But Likely Ineffective, Next Step
Devaluing the USD seems like the logical next step.No hurdles internally - there is precedence and the US Treasury is onboard.But other countries are unlikely to be given the conflict of interest.A unilateral intervention is likely to prove ineffective.
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Dollar Supported by FOMC Minutes, Aussie Tumbles on Poor PMIs | Action Forex
Yen and Swiss Franc attempt for rally again today as risk sentiments turned cautious. Dollar is also mildly firmer after FOMC minutes reaffirmed that last month’s rate cut was just a mid-cycle adjustment. Though, upside in the greenback is capped so far as Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole tomorrow could turn sentiments again. On […] The post Dollar Supported by FOMC Minutes, Aussie Tumbles on Poor PMIs appeared first on Action Forex.
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The U.S. Dollar - King Of Currencies, If That Means Much These Days
The dollar continues to rule the world.Stability and a false sense of security for the world’s central banks.The addiction to stimulus makes all currencies fall in value.The dollar can make new highs, but that does not mean much in the current environment.The Trump administration could use the dollar as a tool to fight the Fed - lots of volatility in the dollar index.
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CAD CPI Deflates Easing Expectations | AUD/CAD, NZD/CAD | Action Forex
Canada’s inflation surprised to the upside yesterday, providing CAD with a boost and further lowering expectations for a cut. At 2% it remains at their centre band of the 1-3% target and, so far, we’ve not seen the ‘inflationary dip’ outlined in July’s MPR and policy statement, so CPI is technically outperforming their expectations for […] The post CAD CPI Deflates Easing Expectations | AUD/CAD, NZD/CAD appeared first on Action Forex.
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USD/CAD Remains In Uptrend Above 1.3200 | Action Forex
Key Highlights Recently, the US Dollar retested the key 1.3345 resistance against the Canadian Dollar. A major bullish trend line is forming with support near 1.3240 on the 4-hours chart of USD/CAD. Canada’s CPI increased 0.5% in July 2019 (MoM), more than the +0.2% forecast. The US Manufacturing PMI could increase from 50.4 to 50.5 […] The post USD/CAD Remains In Uptrend Above 1.3200 appeared first on Action Forex.
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Sterling rises as Germany's Merkel comments on possible Brexit solution
Sterling hit a three-week high against the dollar Thursday after German Chancellor Angela Merkel said a solution to the Irish "backstop" is possible before the October 31 Brexit deadline.
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Sterling hit a three-week high against the dollar Thursday after German Chancellor Angela Merkel said a solution to the Irish "backstop" is possible before the October 31 Brexit deadline.
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Australian dollar rises - Inside Retail
Aussie dollar rises against US counterpart. The post Australian dollar rises appeared first on Inside Retail.
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Venezuelans turn to US dollars and gold as the value of Bolivars continues to drop
"thanks to hyperinflation, citizens throw out worthless bolivars"
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Zimbabwe: New Currency Not Priority - Ncube
Finance and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube said on Tuesday Government was not in a hurry to issue new Zimbabwean dollar notes/coins, but rather focused on the need to replace soiled bank notes and coins. Professor Ncube told journalists in the capital, Harare, that priority was also on establishing the extent of demand and the amount of physical cash required by the market. The Treasury chief's remarks follow recent media reports that Zimbabwe would soon issue out a new
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RBZ to pace up transactions
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) is working towards ensuring that the Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) system sends money in five seconds.
Hong Kong’s US dollar peg could be a weak link if protests drag on, China scholar warns
The 36-year-old peg between the Hong Kong and US dollars, a major pillar of financial investor confidence in the city, could turn into a weak link if financial markets were to turn sour, causing a “double hit” to the city’s economy, a Chinese scholar has…
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Yuan falls to fresh 11-year lows: Morning Brief
Top news and what to watch in the markets on Thursday, August 22, 2019.
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HEALTH / SCIENCE
What Exactly Is Guttate Psoriasis? Dermatologists Explain the Chronic Skin Condition
FYI: It can be triggered by an infection like strep throat.
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What to Know About the Zika Virus and Its Symptoms, According to Experts
FYI: They're considered flu-like.
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How Do E-Cigarettes Change Blood Vessels? A New Study Has the Answer
Even without nicotine, e-cigs still have negative effects.
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Former smokers are picking up some terrible habits that pose major health risks
Former smokers are more likely to be older than 65, never married, have some college education, and annual incomes over $75,000.
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Spain posts international health alert for listeria outbreak
Spain issues international health alerts in light of a widening outbreak of listeria from pork meat that has affected more than 150 people and killed one woman
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Massachusetts resident contracts rare tick-borne illness that can cause brain infection, death
A Massachusetts resident has contracted a rare but potentially deadly tick-borne illness, officials in the town of Maynard, where the patient lives, announced this week.
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'Multiple medicines' side-effect risk for over-65s
Two million older people are risking side-effects from taking multiple medications, a charity warns.
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Kristen Bell Just Revealed Why Her Anxiety and Depression Have Become So Awful—and It’s Extremely Relatable
The actress shared the exact steps she took to take control of her mental health.
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What Exactly Is Guttate Psoriasis? Dermatologists Explain the Chronic Skin Condition
FYI: It can be triggered by an infection like strep throat.
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What to Know About the Zika Virus and Its Symptoms, According to Experts
FYI: They're considered flu-like.
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How Do E-Cigarettes Change Blood Vessels? A New Study Has the Answer
Even without nicotine, e-cigs still have negative effects.
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Former smokers are picking up some terrible habits that pose major health risks
Former smokers are more likely to be older than 65, never married, have some college education, and annual incomes over $75,000.
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Spain posts international health alert for listeria outbreak
Spain issues international health alerts in light of a widening outbreak of listeria from pork meat that has affected more than 150 people and killed one woman
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Massachusetts resident contracts rare tick-borne illness that can cause brain infection, death
A Massachusetts resident has contracted a rare but potentially deadly tick-borne illness, officials in the town of Maynard, where the patient lives, announced this week.
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'Multiple medicines' side-effect risk for over-65s
Two million older people are risking side-effects from taking multiple medications, a charity warns.
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Kristen Bell Just Revealed Why Her Anxiety and Depression Have Become So Awful—and It’s Extremely Relatable
The actress shared the exact steps she took to take control of her mental health.
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USA / CANADA
This is exactly how much a payroll-tax cut would help the average American
A simulation by the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center explored tax measures that could help mitigate the effects of a recession.
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Jobless claims fall 12,000 to 209,000 in mid-August, back near half-century low
The number of people who applied for unemployment benefits in mid-August fell back toward a post 2008 recession low, suggesting a slower economy has not done much harm to a strong U.S. labor market. Initial jobless claims declined by 12,000 to 209,000.
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America has half a million fewer jobs than initially believed
It's the biggest revision in almost a decade.
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It's the biggest revision in almost a decade.
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US may already be in a recession, long-time bear David Tice warns
Former Prudent Bear Fund manager David Tice is urging investors to brace for a massive downturn.
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New York ranked least friendly state in America, survey claims
If you're looking to see some friendly faces, you apparently shouldn't head to The Empire State.
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Canada's Most Splendid Housing Bubbles, July Update
July is seasonally a strong month in the Canadian housing market, as tracked by the Teranet-National Bank National House Price Index.Over the past 21 years, the composite index for the metros has risen on average 1% from June to July due to seasonal pressures. This year, it only rose 0.7%.On a seasonally adjusted basis, the composite index declined in July by 0.1%, after having declined 0.5% in June and 0.4% in May.
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EMERGING MARKETS
U.S. judge confirms Citgo directors appointed by Venezuelan congress
(Reuters) – The Citgo Petroleum board of directors appointed by Venezuela’s opposition congress chief was confirmed by a U.S. judge on Wednesday, ending a challenge by former directors loyal to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Citgo, the eighth-largest U.S. refiner and the most important foreign asset for Venezuela’s crisis-stricken economy, has been caught up in a...
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US: Venezuelan officials are ones who reached out to discuss Maduro exit
White House official John Bolton says secret talks include organizing free elections in S. American country
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Russia Says It 'Will Always Stand' with Venezuela vs. U.S. As Talks Emerge
August 21, 2019 Russia has reaffirmed its commitment to backing Venezuela as the Latin American state faced U.S.-led attempts to oust its government. Venezuela's government also recently revealed secret talks with Washington. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met Wednesday with Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez in Moscow, where the two held the latest in a series of bilateral talks between the two countries, aimed at boosting cooperation in various fields. Lavrov recalled Caracas'
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Tensions Simmer Between Brazil and Europe Over Amazon Deforestation
A tract of Amazon jungle burning as it is being cleared by loggers and farmers in Amazonas state, Brazil on Aug. 20. A fight is brewing over the lungs of the planet. Since taking office in January, Brazil’s far-right President Jair Bolsonaro has overseen a surge in logging in the vast Amazon rain forest–and on Aug. 15, Norway suspended a $33 million donation to a Brazilian sustainability fund because Bolsonaro had interfered in it; Germany froze its payment five days earlier. Bolsonaro responded
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Can Emerging Markets Bounce Back?
Emerging markets have had a rough few months, but there are reasons to be positive on the region
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MIDDLE EAST
Iran's president says 'talks are useless' in dealing with US
President Hassan Rouhani made the comment in a speech in Tehran.
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Head of Iran-backed militia in Iraq walks back US accusation
Iraqi Shiite militias' chief walks back his deputy's statement laming Israel, US for attacks on militia bases
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Iranian tanker not heading to Greece: Greek prime minister
An Iranian tanker which the United States wants seized is not heading towards Greece as it sails through the Mediterranean, Greek Prime Minister Kyrikos Mitsotakis told France 24 TV on Thursday.
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Russia Says It 'Will Always Stand' with Venezuela vs. U.S. As Talks Emerge
August 21, 2019 Russia has reaffirmed its commitment to backing Venezuela as the Latin American state faced U.S.-led attempts to oust its government. Venezuela's government also recently revealed secret talks with Washington. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met Wednesday with Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez in Moscow, where the two held the latest in a series of bilateral talks between the two countries, aimed at boosting cooperation in various fields. Lavrov recalled Caracas'
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Cracks are appearing in the Mideast's most important alliance. That's bad news for Trump
The partnership of Saudi Arabia and the UAE is the closest anywhere in the Mideast. It goes back decades, fashioned by antipathy towards Iran and support for Sunni causes across the Muslim world. But cracks in the alliance are appearing.
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AFRICA
Africa: How Stunting Robs Economies of Potential Development
(Photo: Alina Paul/SciDevNet) Johannesburg According to the World Health Organisation's Global Nutrition Targets 2025 report, the global prevalence of childhood stunting and the total number of stunted children less than 5 years of age are decreasing. Between 2000 and 2016, stunting prevalence declined from 32.7% to 22.9% and the number declined from 198.4 million to 154.8 million. The number of stunted children in Africa increased from 50.4 million to 59 million between 2000 and 2016. Globally,
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China Pours Millions of Dollars Into Zimbabwe’s Farming Industry as Experts FretA tobacco worker in Zimbabwe in a file photo. MUTARE, Zimbabwe—Chinese investors are investing millions of dollars into the farming sector in Zimbabwe— particularly tobacco farming—sparking experts to warn of a new agro-imperialism by Beijing. Zimbabwe’s then-President Robert Mugabe seized millions of hectares of prime agricultural fields from white commercial farmers under a controversial land reform program, which started in 2000, and distributed the land to the indigenous black people. The
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Zimbabwe, Russia sign 6 mining MoUsRussian mining companies look set to get access to the massive platinum and asbestos resources in Zimbabwe following moves between the two governments to conclude half a dozen bilateral agreements. In a post-Cabinet briefing, Foreign Affairs minister Sibusiso Moyo yesterday said he had recently met the Russian minister of Natural Resources and Environment where the...
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Zimbabwe charges former Mugabe deputy with abuse of officePhelekezela Mphoko, a former deputy to ousted Zimbabwe president Robert Mugabe, was charged on Wednesday with criminal abuse of office, his lawyer said, in the latest move by the new anti-corruption commission.
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Zimbabwe: Rights Abuses May Dent Hope of Lifting SanctionsActivists and the main opposition party in Zimbabwe say the country is not ready for the end of U.S. and European sanctions, accusing the government of continued human rights violations. President Emmerson Mnangagwa's sympathizers say lifting sanctions will help country's ailing economy, but economists disagree. Tatenda Mombeyarara, the leader of the activist group Citizens Manifesto, opposes planned protests by regional leaders to demand the end of Western sanctions imposed on former President
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Repression and dialogue in Zimbabwe: twin strategies that aren't workingThe Mnangagwa regime's coercive acts are a continuation of the violence and brutality of the Mugabe era, while he seeks global re-engagement and selective national dialogue.
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Zimbabwe: Zim Business Community Positive About Russia Prospects
Zimbabwe's business community is positive about the prospects that the country will unlock at the forthcoming Russia-Africa Summit where Zimbabwe will take part. Government on Tuesday announced that Zimbabwe and Russia had concluded multi-billion-dollar deals in various sectors of the economy ranging from energy, mining, tourism, health, agriculture and media, a development expected to ensure Harare realises the objectives of Vision 2030. The deals were negotiated by President Mnangagwa in
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ASIA
China warns US tariffs will 'escalate trade friction'
China appeals to Washington to 'meet each other halfway' and settle a tariff war, warns planned U.S. tariff hikes will 'escalate trade friction'
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China 'will not sit idly by' over US arms sale to Taiwan
The U.S. is to sell advanced F-16V fighter jets to Taiwan.
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S. Korea cancels Japan intelligence deal amid trade dispute
It is a setback to U.S. efforts to bolster trilateral security cooperation.
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South Korea and Japan's feud explained
South Korea has ended an intelligence-sharing pact with Japan amid tensions dating to World War Two.
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Changing economic trends in Taiwan
TAIWAN’S economic growth has long been based on exporting intermediate goods to mainland China for final assembly, but this is now showing signs of change. Taiwan’s monthly exports to China and Hong Kong have registered negative growth since November 2018 according to Taiwan’s official statistics. In January–June 2019, Taiwan’s exports to China and Hong Kong shrank by 8.8 percent compared to the same period in 2018. In comparison, Taiwan’s exports to the United States grew by 17.4 percent.
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China threatens 'countermeasures' on trade, without saying more
Beijing is still short on details on how it will respond to new U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods.
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China warns US about escalating trade friction
Exporters are preparing for a Sept. 1 increase in U.S. duties in a fight over trade and technology.
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‘Intimidation’: New Chinese threat looms
China’s latest move in the fiercely disputed South China Sea is piling the pressure on Australia as Scott Morrison flies into Asia today.
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EUROPE
European economy sees slight recovery from trade tensions in August, PMI data shows
The European economy saw a slight recovery in August from weak demand caused by trade tensions, according to data released Thursday.
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Danish ex-PM attacks Trump for comments on defense spending
A former Danish prime minister has lashed out at U.S. President Donald Trump for his tweet about military spending, saying military willingness is not just about the amount of money spent
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UK leader heads to Paris to press for fresh Brexit talks
The British PM is expected to find little support for reopening Brexit talks.
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French President Emmanuel Macron says the Irish backstop is 'indispensable' in a Brexit deal
French President Emmanuel Macron says the Irish backstop is 'indispensable' in a Brexit deal
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Ending free movement for EU citizens on day one of Brexit is impossible, experts warn
Ending free movement on day one of a crash-out Brexit is impossible because it “can’t be enforced”, experts have warned the government.
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CBI, ISX, Kauaihn Chatter:
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Mesopotamia announces the payment of a new batch of the ancestor of retired civilians and military
Date of edit:: 2019/8/24 8:53 • 109 times read
Rafidain Bank announced on Saturday the disbursement of a new meal from the advance of double and double for retirees of civilians and military through electronic payment tools.
The bank's media office said in a statement received (Euphrates News) a copy, that "has been a new payment of advance payment of double and double for civilian and military retirees of more than 500 retirees."
The statement pointed out that "the payment of this advance was through the imprint of the customer and then informed the retiree by sending a text message notifying him of the advance payment, after he completed all legal procedures to grant them and disbursed through electronic payment tools to which the financial balance has been filled."
The statement pointed out that "the payment of this advance was through the imprint of the customer and then informed the retiree by sending a text message notifying him of the advance payment, after he completed all legal procedures to grant them and disbursed through electronic payment tools to which the financial balance has been filled."
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8-23-2019 Intel Guru Frank26 ...You will always pay taxes ladies and gentlemen. You are going to pay your taxes. You're not gonna avoid them. You're gonna pay them with great joy of being an American citizen to help our country...When you give your money to Uncle Sam when you pay your taxes be proud of it...do your part...get professional help...this is a capital gain tax. It's that simple... [NOTE: There are disagreements in how the dinar will be taxed...Guru BobTheTaxMan feels it's going to be Ordinary Income. At the appropriate time speak with a tax professional about your personal situation.]
8-23-2019 Newshound Guru Adam Montana I'm just going to give everyone a brief...briefing... the news is slow... Bad news - we haven't heard anything HCL related. Good news - once we DO hear something about HCL, I think it's going to be an avalanche.
8-23-2019 Newshound Guru G-Lin Article: "Trade completes electronic window project" Quote: "Iraq Trade Point will activate the work of the private sector and promote the growth of the Iraqi economy and will be the focus of all international goods,"; "the completion of the electronic window project." You gotta love the word completion. IMO this is one of the most important arts. I've seen in a while...good stuff.
8-23-2019 Newshound Guru MilitiaMan Article: "Baghdad and Kurdistan agree on partnership in international conferences and meetings" Looks like they are getting along and have agreed to work together from now on... They also may have also sorted the oil between themselves as well, if not will or may very soon. imo.
8-23-2019 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat Article: "THE COMPLETION OF THE ELECTRONIC WINDOW PROJECT FOR THE IMPORT AND EXPORT TRADE" Why is this article so important? ...It is important because in order to pull this off they will need to get rid of the currency auctions and rely on dinar to pay for trade. Thus, if they do they will need to be tied in to the FOREX markets to determine the current currency rate of the dinar while trading. ...This is the platform to be used. This is exciting news and is all VERY GOOD for us. So much good news this week in progress of getting us the reinstatement of the dinar.
8-23-2019 Newshound Guru Vital Brad ...Al Sumeria TV they're talking about the fils, the coins, which is a very good sign. There's actually been a few articles talking about the coins...but what I can say is that news like this coming out is some of the best news that I've heard since I've been in this thing. Coming out with coins? That's amazing. Raising the rate of the the dinar against a dollar? Wow. They're reporting this? They're writing this? All these articles with the coins...it's an exciting time...
8-23-2019 Intel Guru MarkZ Everybody is very quiet…military contacts are expecting historic breakthrough in the next 2 days…lots of things supposed to be happening…Redemption center folks are at work today and “on call” this weekend. [Could we get 800 numbers today] we absolutely could.
8-23-2019 Newshound/Intel Guru Dinar Investor - Jeff I will only have about 3 more big news. 1: Kurdistan - Baghdad Reach Agreement 2: Form the government. 3: rate change.
8-23-2019 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat So what should we expect to see next? We are looking for news that parliament has passed the needed legislation and then sent it to the CBI for the coinage reform proposal by the Finance Committee. Then very soon the CBI should “formally” announce the new CBI director. Allaq is due to leave in early September and his replacement will then take center stage. I believe that possibly the timing of the coinage may happen about this timeframe. We also look for more news of the “project to delete the zeros” going forward once again. We also look forward to news articles to educate the citizens on the new coins for smaller categories and the update on the CBI site for the new coins...
8-22-2019 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat Article: "FORMATION OF A COMMITTEE TO RAISE THE PRICE OF THE IRAQI DINAR AGAINST THE US DOLLAR" ...we know that if they issue the coins of much smaller categories, they will need to significantly raise the exchange rate of the dinar (the value is already present at 1:1). But when will they “reinstate’ the dinar back to the global currency exchanges? This is what we really want to see happen and is when we go to the bank and not a moment before...
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ARTICLE 1 (from PM Mahdi's website; posted only on Arabic side, not on English side)
The National Security Council holds its regular meeting under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi
The National Security Council held its regular meeting chaired by the Prime Minister and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, Adel Abdul Mahdi, and discussed issues prepared for its agenda. The Council also stressed the need to follow up the implementation of its decision at the fifth security assessment session concerning the cancellation of approvals for the flight of all types of aviation in Iraqi airspace, except with the consent of the Commander-in-Chief or his duly authorized person, And to take measures and steps to transport weapons and equipment to secure storage places outside the cities.
The Council discussed the assumption of the Ministry of Defense to develop appropriate plans and procedures to arm the air defense command commensurate with the current and future situation.
The Council agreed that the Ministry of Defense would conclude a memorandum of understanding with its Lebanese counterpart.
The National Security Council approved the national policy to rehabilitate society after liberating cities from ISIS terrorist gangs.
Information Office of the Prime Minister
23-Aug-2019
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ARTICLE 2 (from Government of Iraq twitter account)
Government of Iraq - الحكومة العراقيةVerified account @IraqiGovt8-23-2019 around 10:30 am Eastern
“Our purpose is to provide medicines at affordable prices to the Iraqi people” says Deputy General Director of Iraq’s Company for Drugs & Medical Appliances, a well-established medicines manufacturer.Watch this short clip to find out more #InvestIraq.
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ARTICLE 3
A document of Hegel alleges significant embezzlement in the Baghdad Council
2019/8/23 22:33
[Baghdad-Where]
A document on the resort of the Deputy Governor of Baghdad - withdrawing his hand - Ali al-Hijel on the action taken "to conceal large embezzlement."
According to a document of an internal memo issued by the Office of the Hagel to the Office of the Governor of Baghdad, it was "a committee headed by [Qais Abbas al-Jubouri / Chairman of the Baghdad Parties Services Committee] and the membership of the members of the provincial council to investigate the overall plan of Baghdad province projects for 2019 approved by the provincial council."
Al-Haqel said, "I was surprised last night on 17/8/2019 and at ten in the evening by a phone call from [Adnan Jamil al-Mashhadani] member of the Baghdad Provincial Council and informed me [that we will visit you in your house] and Ms. [Daha Abdul Aziz al-Rawi] member of the Baghdad Provincial Council to deliver Urgent message to you and the Union of Forces in the Baghdad Provincial Council after their meeting. "
Al-Haqel said, "I was surprised last night on 17/8/2019 and at ten in the evening by a phone call from [Adnan Jamil al-Mashhadani] member of the Baghdad Provincial Council and informed me [that we will visit you in your house] and Ms. [Daha Abdul Aziz al-Rawi] member of the Baghdad Provincial Council to deliver Urgent message to you and the Union of Forces in the Baghdad Provincial Council after their meeting. "
He added, "During my meeting I was informed that you must pay a sum of [million and 250 thousand dollars] to ten members of the Union of Forces block who were meeting in the house [Ali Ahmed Faraj al-Ithawi, a member of the Baghdad Provincial Council]. The aforementioned order to withdraw my hands from work, and the deadline was until 1 o'clock on August 18th.
He called on the Governor to "take the necessary and approach the concerned parties because they are the competent authorities to investigate the content of the above-mentioned administrative order and stop any deviation or financial waste and stop any currency blackmail me and others."
A source for the Euphrates that "Hegel resorted to this book and others after the disclosure of large embezzlement billions of dinars, and wanted to hit the committee before the hand pulled him," according to the source.
The governor of Baghdad, Falah al-Jazairi, decided on Tuesday to withdraw the hand of his deputy Ali Hegel for 60 days.
According to a letter issued by the Algerian "based on the powers vested in us and the requirements of the public interest and based on the letter of the provincial council of Baghdad on 20/8/2019 with the recommendations of the investigative committee formed pursuant to the decision of the provincial council we decided to withdraw the hand of [Ali Hegel Mohammed] First Deputy Technical Governor of Baghdad Of the position for 60 days according to the State Personnel Discipline Act 1991 ".
He pointed to "the formation of an investigative committee in the province of Baghdad on the same subject above to submit a report and recommendations within a period not exceeding 30 days and formed by a subsequent administrative order."
The Governor of Baghdad "assigned the Assistant Governor for services [Cactus torment the functions of technical deputy / agency in addition to his duties."
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ARTICLE 4
Iraq urges US commitment to implement strategic partnership agreement
2019/8/23 21:00
[Baghdad-Where]
Foreign Minister Mohammed Ali al-Hakim has summoned the charge d'affaires at the US Embassy in Baghdad, Brian McFitters, for the absence of the US ambassador to Iraq.
A statement of the Iraqi Foreign Ministry received a news agency All Iraq News [where] a copy of it that "was at the meeting reviewed the progress of bilateral relations between Baghdad and Washington, and ways to strengthen them to serve the interests of the two countries, and discussed the latest developments on the Iraqi and regional arena, in addition to issues related to intelligence and military cooperation and fight Terrorism under the priorities of Iraq and the vision of the Commander in Chief of the Iraqi Armed Forces. "
Minister Hakim stressed that "Iraq is committed to the principle of good-neighborliness with its neighbors and to preserve the security of Iraq and the region, and that Iraq is not an arena for conflict and disagreement, but for construction and development, and in this context, Minister Hakim urged the US side to commit to the implementation of the terms of the strategic partnership agreement with Iraq in the security and economic aspects This will enhance the joint cooperation between the two countries in various sectors. "
"Clearly, Iraq and its government put all diplomatic and legal options at the forefront of its priorities to prevent any external interference in its internal affairs and to safeguard the security and sovereignty of Iraq and its people."
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Al-Araji: Iraq is going through the worst period after 2003 “There is no prestige for the state
2019/8/23 14:31
[Baghdad-Where]
Former Deputy Prime Minister Bahaa al-Araji confirmed that US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told an Iraqi official to bomb Israel headquarters of the Popular Mobilization Units.
Araji said in a press statement that "Iraq is going through the worst period after 2003, indicating that" there is no prestige of the Iraqi state and the engagement of the crowd with the commander-in-chief on paper, pointing out that America has the decision to replace Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi.
Araji called on the government to grant Qasim Soleimani Iraqi citizenship for his residence.
Araji revealed that "the headquarters of the Popular Mobilization will be bombed more than once in the coming period because Israel considers Iraq part of its alleged countries."
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